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We feel our magazine’s “Marketplace” ad section is a good one, and there are many great products and services to be found there. But, alas, it isn’t timely, especially for [...]

The Retriever Journal is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December. Our journal emphasizes the time-honored tradition of hunting with dogs and concentrates [...]

Like our journal, our exclusive web content emphasizes the time-honored tradition of hunting with dogs and concentrates exclusively on the retrieving breeds. We strive to give our readers [...]

by Steve Smith SB 39 would change that on those state lands and all others. Below are the pertinent sections:Michigan Senate Bill 39 2015 under consideration in Lansing provides for all state [...]

by Dave Erlewein, D.V.M. Eating eggs may be hazardous to your dog’s health! More specifically: chocolate eggs – you know, the ones that seem to pop up every spring. The same goes for any [...]

by Steve Smith I apologize to no one for my love of hunting ruffed grouse and, especially, woodcock with a pointing dog. I do it as often as I can, and I live where I live because the bird covers [...]

by Steve Smith The Traveling Wingshooter, August/September 2016 This is the first in a two-part series to help you enjoy your travels, make them more affordable and productive, and keep you out [...]

by Dave Smith Chukar production picture hinges largely on winter precipitation and green-up. As of March in the premier chukar destination state of Nevada, the situation appeared bleak to Shawn [...]

by Dave Smith Prairie grouse are on the rise across the northern Great Plains thanks to a mild winter and good to excellent conditions during the nesting season. Sharptail populations in North [...]

by Dave Smith It’s been raining quail in Arizona, according to Jonathan O’Dell, Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) Small Game Biologist: “We’ve had a pretty good [...]